Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
An endangered penguin has been spotted outside Puzzling World.
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
Warbirds Over Wānaka bosses are warning fans to be on the lookout for scammers duping would-be patrons into buying fake tickets.
’Ava ceremony greets Samoa group
’Ava ceremony greets Samoa group
A traditional ’ava ceremony was part of an official welcome for a special delegation from the Ministry of Health of Samoa last week at the Oamaru Opera House.
Obituary: A life building Clutha community
Obituary: A life building Clutha community
Juno Hayes was a builder.
Pianist offering classical music but with twist
Pianist offering classical music but with twist
International pianist and composer Daniel Verstappen is returning to NZ with a national tour and plans to record a new album in the Waitaki Valley.
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
2026 is shaping up as a big year for Oamaru boxer Francis Taafaki.
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Worker stole $10k of gold from mine site
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Worker stole $10k of gold from mine site
An employee stole almost $10,000 of gold from a Rimu mine site.
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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo
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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo
The Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade has been left in limbo about the future of its water tanker.
Flag flies for park’s 100-days volunteer
Flag flies for park’s 100-days volunteer
Scoring a century usually involves cricket but a Highlands Motor Sport park volunteer was surprised yesterday to find out he had racked up 100 days at his happy place.
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Accord ‘fantastic result’ for school, community
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Accord ‘fantastic result’ for school, community
A land covenant has been lifted in a deal between the QLDC and the Mount Aspiring College Foundation, unlocking $5.4m in value and clearing the way for future hostel development in Wānaka.
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Mine’s impacts on lizards would be ‘significant’
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Proposed gold mine’s impacts on lizards would be ‘significant’
The Santana Minerals gold mine would have an unprecedented impact on lizards, killing up to 650,000 of them, the Department of Conservation has warned.
Lou’s Foundation set up to fund therapy
Lou’s Foundation set up to fund therapy
A fund to pay for unfunded treatment for breast cancer for women in Queenstown and Cromwell has been set up in memory of a young Queenstown mum.
Take a leaf out of my book
Take a leaf out of my book
Hopefully, as you read this, we have not been struck by rain from the low-pressure system that is threatening us.
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Wastebusters supplies island with expertise on managing rubbish
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Wastebusters supplies island with expertise on managing rubbish
If you have some rubbish in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Wastebusters.
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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says
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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says
Thieves striking under the cover of darkness stole 1000 litres of diesel from a Southland truck yard as the country grapples with skyrocketing fuel prices.
New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
The Upper Clutha Rams rugby team is gearing up for a tough season in preparation for a defence of their back-to-back titles in the Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition.
Less-mobile visitors have opportunity to scoot about
Less-mobile visitors have opportunity to scoot about
When Jody Mowat and Paul Hoffman sustained injuries, the Queenstown pair each realised how difficult it was to move around and enjoy the area.
Record-holder helps revive bike race
Record-holder helps revive bike race
After a five-year hiatus, the Lake Hawea Epic mountain bike race marks its triumphant return this weekend.
‘Southbase here for long haul’
‘Southbase here for long haul’
Ahead of Queenstown-Lakes’ estimated $3-to-$4 billion infrastructure build-out in the next nine years, one company’s getting the jump on expansion.
Developer fuels food security
Developer fuels food security
A Queenstown property developer has dug in to support local food rescue charity Kiwi-Harvest.